SMITH & WESSON .32 HAND EJECTOR FIRST MODEL (MODEL OF 1896) For Sale

$850.00

The Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector First Model, known as the Model of 1896, is a historically significant firearm as it represents S&W’s first production Hand Ejector. This revolver, chambered for the .32 S&W Long cartridge, has a 6-shot fluted cylinder and was produced between 1896 and 1903, with a total of 19,712 units. It featured barrel length options of 3-1/4, 4-1/4, or 6 inches, and came in blue or nickel finishes. Its distinctive design includes black rubber grips, a round butt, a cylinder stop mounted in the frame’s top-strap, and patent markings on the cylinder, showcasing late 19th-century innovation. The Model of 1896 is celebrated for its engineering advancements and remains a valuable piece for collectors and firearms enthusiasts, highlighting Smith & Wesson’s continuing commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

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